City Council · September 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM
**AMENDED** City Council Meeting
Council appointed Jonathan Greeno to the Board of Assessors (2026-124), appointed Travis Souther to the Trustees of War Memorials (2026-125), and reappointed Jennifer E. Smith as City Clerk (2026-127); the council accepted Councillor Claudel Frederique’s resignation and declared the District 2 seat vacant (2026-132). The council approved a slate of new business licenses and accepted and referred a late-filed order to appropriate $30,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund for neighborhood traffic calming (2026-133) to the Committee of the Whole.
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Key decisions
Appointed Jonathan Greeno to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire February 28, 2029.
Appointed Travis Souther to the Trustees of the War Memorials for a term to expire February 28, 2029.
Reappointed Jennifer E. Smith as City Clerk for a term to expire October 10, 2029.
Accepted the resignation of Councillor Claudel Frederique and declared the District 2 council seat vacant and open for application.
Approved six new business licenses on the September 8th list (including Stable Pizza; The Holy Ravioli; Sunny Jack's Coffee; Chimchurri del Cazador).
Referred ordinance 2026-128 (City Clerk Salary Ordinance) to the Committee of the Whole for further review on September 15.
Referred order 2026-129 (local option to waive dog license fee for residents aged 70+) to the Committee of the Whole for further review on September 15.
Referred order 2026-130 (accept and expend $25,000 FY27 Field Demonstration grant for COA kitchen improvements) to the Committee of the Whole for further review on September 15.
Referred order 2026-131 (payment from FY27 operating budget for listed prior-year invoices) to the Committee of the Whole for further review on September 15.
Accepted a late-filed council item (2026-133) and referred 2026-133 (an order to appropriate $30,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund for neighborhood traffic calming measures) to the Committee of the Whole for further review on September 15.
Agenda
Mayoral Appointments
2026-124. 2026-124 Appointment of Jonathan Greeno to Board of Assessors
Appointment of Jonathan Greeno to Board of Assessors for a term to expire February 28, 2029; Mayor is sponsor.
Mayoral Appointments
2026-125. 2026-125 Appointment of Travis Souther to Trustees of the War Memorials
Appointment of Travis Souther to the Trustees of the War Memorials for a term to expire February 28, 2029; Mayor is sponsor.
Announcements
2026-127. 2026-127 Reappointment of Jennifer E. Smith as City Clerk
Reappointment of Jennifer E. Smith to the position of City Clerk for a term to expire October 10, 2029; sponsored by Councilor Redfern.
Announcements
2026-132. 2026-132 District 2 Councilor Resignation (Claudel Frederique)
Resignation of District 2 Councilor Claudel Frederique; announced by Council.
Presentations
Assessor’s Revaluation Work Presentation
Presentation on the Assessor’s revaluation work for the city.
Presentations
Chief Bailey Traffic Enforcement and Staffing Discussion
Discussion led by Chief Bailey regarding traffic enforcement and staffing.
Licenses
Licenses and Permits – August
Review and consideration of licenses and permits for August.
Public Hearings
2026-126. 2026-126 National Grid Pole Hearing — Sparhawk St. and Main St. Underground Conduit
Public hearing regarding National Grid pole work and underground conduit at Sparhawk St. and Main St.; WR#30531898.
First Readings
2026-128. 2026-128 City Clerk Salary Ordinance
Ordinance to establish process for City Council authority over City Clerk compensation and annual review; sponsored by Councilors Redfern, Haggstrom, and Sullivan.
First Readings
2026-129. 2026-129 Order to Accept M.G.L. c.140 §139 (dog license waiver for seniors)
Order to accept M.G.L. c.140 §139(c) allowing waiver of dog license fees for residents aged 70 and older; sponsored by Councilors Haggstrom and Redfern.
First Readings
2026-130. 2026-130 Acceptance and Expenditure of $25,000 FY27 Field Demonstration Grant
Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a $25,000 FY27 Field Demonstration Program grant to modernize the Costello Center kitchen; Mayor sponsor.
First Readings
2026-131. 2026-131 Payment of Prior Year Invoices from FY27 Operating Budget
Order to approve payment from the FY27 general fund operating budget for listed prior year invoices; Mayor sponsor. (Vote requires two-thirds approval.)
Late Files
2026-133. 2026-133 Appropriation of $30,000 for Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Order to appropriate $30,000 from the Smart Growth Stabilization Fund to fund traffic calming methods (e.g., radar feedback signs, center line signs, temporary speed humps) in densely populated residential neighborhoods; Mayor and Councilor Gilday sponsors.